READ Wayne

Congratulations to Mustafa, who has completed 500 Books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge! We are so proud of you!

Did you know that reading with your child every day is one of the best and easiest ways to strengthen their vocabulary, listening, and memory skills? Create a bright future with your child! Sign them up for the challenge at wcpl.org/kids.

When all kids keep learning over the summer, they’re less likely to fall behind and forget what they learned during school. Find more ideas at home and in your community: summerlearning.org/summer-learning-week/
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Cuando los niños siguen aprendiendo durante el verano, es menos probable que se atrasen y olviden lo que aprendieron durante la escuela. Encuentra más ideas de aprendizaje de verano en casa y en tu comunidad: summerlearning.org/summer-learning-week/

📚 Support Our Story Walk!
Since its introduction to Herman Park in 2016, the Story Walk has delighted families and children by combining literacy with outdoor activity. This innovative initiative places children's stories along a popular walking route, creating a fun and educational experience for all.
However, over time, the stands that display these stories have been affected by vandalism and natural wear and tear. We are now reaching out to our community for support to replace and maintain these essential elements of the Story Walk.
Your donation will directly contribute to:
• Replacing Vandalized Stands: Ensuring that the stories remain accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
• Weatherproofing Upgrades: Enhancing the durability of the stands against the elements.
• Expanding Story Selection: Introducing new stories to enrich the experience for visitors.
Please consider donating to help us preserve and enhance the Story Walk at Herman Park. Your support will make a lasting impact on the education and enjoyment of our community's children.
To donate click here https://square.link/u/93nNh6ht or scan the QR code below.
For more information, contact Blair Cox at 919-735-3371 x229.
Thank you for supporting literacy and outdoor learning in our community!

Well done, Willow! 200 books so far and counting toward the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge – keep up the great reading! Every book is a step towards a bright future. 😎

It’s ! We all know that summer is a time for fun, that’s why we’re sharing these ideas for fun summer learning activities you can do with your children! Visit bit.ly/3OOXbRJ for great ideas.
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¡Es la Semana de Aprendizaje de Verano! Todos sabemos que el verano es una temporada de diversión, por eso compartimos estas ideas de actividades divertidas de aprendizaje de verano que puedes hacer con tus hijos en casa: bit.ly/3OOXbRJ

Congratulations to Fitz for completing 100 books in his 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge! 🎉 By reading to young children every day, parents can ensure that children have the best opportunities to develop strong language and literacy skills that prepare them for kindergarten, paving the way for future success. 🧠🏆📚

Enroll your child in the challenge at wcpl.org/kids.

It's ! Please enjoy and share this video featuring Wayne County Public Library Director Donna Phillips on the importance of summer learning.

Summer Learning Encouragement from Donna Phillips, Wayne County Public Library Director Download the 2024 Summer Learning Toolkit here: https://signup-usa.keela.co/2024-summer-learning-toolkit-download

The Rones Chapel Area Community Center, a site steeped in history, originally served as a one-room schoolhouse. Today, it offers a variety of free services, including tutoring and health classes. In celebration of National Summer Learning Week, READ Wayne proudly donated 300 children's books to the Tutor 2 the Top program at the center. These books will enhance children's access to summer learning opportunities through the tutoring services and Free Little Libraries. Thank you to everyone who donated books to the READ Wayne book drive and made this possible!

Gael has reached an incredible milestone by reading his first 100 books towards ! He loves attending story time and playing educational games at the Wayne County Public Library. Congratulations, Gael! 📚🎉

The excitement was contagious today! We were thrilled to donate 300 books from the READ Wayne book drive to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. These books will enhance summer programs and be enjoyed at their new center at West Haven Apartments, part of The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro. Thank you to everyone who donated! Your contributions enable quality children's programs to thrive in Wayne County. 📚✨

A big thank you to the Town and Country ECA members for the 80+ handmade bunny loveys you contributed to the Welcome Baby Bag program! Your dedication and hard work help us create positive bonding experiences with books for newborns and their parents. 🐰📚

READ Wayne was glad to present the Blessed Foundation, Inc. with 300 children's books from the READ Wayne book drive. Along with House of Praise Ministries, Blessed Foundation, Inc will distribute these books to children at the Grand at Day Point Apartments to promote summer learning. Thank you to the donors across the community that made this possible!

Please come out and support the Partnership For Children of Wayne County/Smart Start!

🦐🦞Mark you calendars for the 20th annual Lobster and Shrimp Fest!! 🦞🦐

Congratulations on reaching your first 100 book milestone, Leo!! 📚

Investing in your child's future doesn't have to break the bank. Participate
in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge for free,
fostering a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Get started at
https://wcpl.org/1000-books-before-kindergarten/.

Congratulations Cade and Callen on reaching your 200 book milestone of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge! We are so proud of you! Keep up the good work!

READ Wayne: Why is your family excited about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge?

Dad: “One, it teaches them how to read, especially working with her on her sight words. And he’s getting ready to start school soon, so it’s really exciting for me. I love reading and hopefully they love it too.”

Sign up at wcpl.org/kids!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 As we celebrate America's independence, let's remember that literacy is a cornerstone of freedom. By fostering a love for reading in our youngest readers, we empower them with the tools to shape their future. Early literacy is the key to unlocking endless possibilities. Today, let us pick up a good book and share the stories of those who have made freedom possible. 📚✨

We're thrilled to support 4 Day Movement, Inc. with a donation of 300 children's books from the READ Wayne book drive! These books will help establish a new library at their upcoming PORTAL center. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who generously contributed—your donations are making a real difference!

The Partnership offers an Early Learning Resource Center full of toys, books, and games! 🎉📚🧸

For just a $15 annual membership fee, you can check out a variety of materials from our resource center located at 800 N. William Street.

Our lending library is open to families, child care centers, and individuals. Come visit us and discover all the amazing resources we have to offer! 🌟

Books, books, and more books! 📚 Collecting 2,000+ books in just a few short weeks would not have been possible without our wonderful community partners. We would like to thank every organization and individual who served as a collection site for the drive and provided volunteers. Because of you, more children have access to .

We extend a heartfelt thank you to:
⭐ Goldsboro Family YMCA
⭐ Wayne County Public Library-All Locations and Staff
⭐ Accucopy
⭐ Goldsboro Rotary Club
⭐ GYM (Mayor's Youth Council of Goldsboro)
⭐ Worrell Contracting Co., Inc
⭐ Wayne Country Day School
⭐Cherry Hospital
⭐NC Community Credit Union
⭐Tutor to the Top
⭐Partnership for Children
⭐Communities Supporting Schools
⭐University of Mt Olive
⭐United Way
⭐WA Foster Center

Goldsboro Family YMCA Wayne County Public Library NC Community Credit Union Wayne Country Day School Worrell Contracting Co., Inc.
Goldsboro Rotary Club Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County University of Mount Olive United Way of Wayne County, North Carolina Goldsboro Parks & Recreation

We were pleased to present one of our READ Wayne coalition partners and leaders, Partnership For Children of Wayne County/Smart Start, with 300 children's books for the Free Little Libraries in Wayne County! Find your local by visiting https://littlefreelibrary.org/map/.

Let's hear it for Andrew! 📣🎉🎊 He has just completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge!! Congratulations!

READ Wayne was thrilled to present the Wayne Uplift Resource Association Inc. team with 300 children's books from the READ Wayne book drive. This organization offers year-round services for survivors of violence that promote safe, healthy families and communities. A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors – we couldn't have done it without you!

We are so thrilled to see the Wayne County Public Library Mobile Library out in the community! Make plans to visit your local Mobile Library stop soon!

📚🎉 After weeks of collecting, cleaning, sorting, and packing, we are thrilled to announce that we’ve gathered an incredible 2,112 books for the READ Wayne Book Drive! 🙌✨

Thanks to your amazing support, these new and gently used books will be shared with the following nonprofits:
⭐4 Day Movement
⭐Boys and Girls Club
⭐Tutor to the Top
⭐Partnership for Children of Wayne County
⭐Wayne Opportunity
⭐Goldsboro Family YMCA
⭐Blessed Foundation Corp
These organizations, which serve children over the summer, will use these books to promote the importance of summer learning, celebrate National Summer Learning Week, and increase children's access to high-quality books. 📖🌞

This has truly been a community effort, and we are beyond grateful for the generous outpouring of support for our first book drive. Thank you for every donation and for making a difference in the lives of so many children! 📚✨

Thank you Worrell Contracting Co., Inc. and staff for the donations to the READ Wayne Book Drive! We couldn't do what we do without partners like you!

Thank you NC Community Credit Union members for your generous donations to the READ Wayne Book Drive! We appreciate you!

Summer reading keeps children from falling behind in school. Try this: Ask your child to keep a list of books you read together over the summer and write three sentences about each book.
1. What is the book about?
2. Who is your favorite character?
3. What did you like about the story?

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